Study PG Dip Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) (Distance Learning) at Leeds Beckett University in the UK, Leeds Law School

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This GDL conversion course will help you on your journey into the legal profession if you don’t have a first degree in law. Designed to be as flexible as possible, this course and all assessments will be delivered entirely online with no live classes for you to attend. As part of this course, you’ll: Take your next step on your journey into the legal profession if you do not have a first degree in law Learn in our Virtual Learning Environment, supported by MS Teams activities Cover the key legal foundation subjects you’ll need on your journey to become a solicitor or barrister Be taught by experienced legal professionals and academic staff with a wealth of professional experience Also at Leeds Law School Our LLM Laws of England & Wales also covers the key legal foundation subjects you’ll need on your journey to become a solicitor or barrister.

Which department am I in?

Leeds Law School

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£11,850.00 (US$ 15,303) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Distance Learning Campus

Leeds Beckett University,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS1 3HE, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£11,850.00 (US$ 15,303) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Distance Learning Campus

Leeds Beckett University,

Leeds,

West Yorkshire,

LS1 3HE, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.Students wishing to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Law degree for the purpose of qualification as a barrister must:Hold a UK/Republic of Ireland degree, awarded at or above 2:2; orHave been granted a Certificate of Academic Standing by the Bar Standards Board on the basis of an overseas degree or a non-standard UK/Republic of Ireland degree; orHave been approved by the Bar Standards Board Qualifications Committee as suitable for admission as a mature student.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.